About Ghorley
The surname Ghorley is of English origin and is believed to be derived from a place name. It is likely to have originated from the Old English word "gor" meaning "muddy" or "dirty" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the surname Ghorley is thought to have originally referred to someone who lived near or in a muddy or dirty clearing in a wood.
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The surname Ghorley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ghorley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ghorley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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